Revell 1/72 Gato Radio Controlled - Page 2

U812 · 03-06-09, 05:01 PM

Thanks!

Steve

Bartolomeus · 03-09-09, 03:36 PM

Great stuff!! Nice submarines!

Marko

U812 · 03-09-09, 03:53 PM

Thank you. I enjoyed your site and your 3D modeling.

To see more of my work please visit my web sites I also do 3D and CGI.

Steve

www.sneillfx.com

www.foofightersmovie.com

Task Force · 03-09-09, 03:56 PM

Great stuff.

Ive always wanted a RC like that.

joegrundman · 03-09-09, 08:28 PM

What sort of range do the radio signals have underwater?

U812 · 03-09-09, 09:23 PM

Generally we never dive further than we can see out boats from the surface.

About 2-4 foot in clear lakes. In pools I have dived to a depth of 8 foot. But I'm told that the range is a great deal more than that. I've heard 100 foot or more.

We run fail safes. If the boat has signal loss the fail safe blows ballast and up they come.

Steve

XLjedi · 03-10-09, 08:10 PM

That reminds me, I've had the parts for making one of these Revell VIIC RC's just sitting around my house for at least 2 years now.

Could I persuade you to give me a few pointers on how to go about drilling and setting up that WTC? I'd be thrilled just to get the WTC and electronics operational.

U812 · 03-11-09, 12:57 PM

It's not that hard and his CD makes it very clear. You just need a drill press and some basic tools and its an easy build. If you get stuck email me and I can help you over the bumps.

Mine has worked well for years.

Steve

XLjedi · 03-12-09, 02:32 PM

Alright then, I'll hunt down that CD and look over the stuff again. I think I got my WTC from the same guy you did; he sold me the air bladder and pump too.

What I don't have presently is a good drill press. Is there one you'd recommend?
...or any other equipment/tools you think would make my life easier?

Do you happen to use one of those electronic depth stabilizers?

U812 · 03-12-09, 03:05 PM

No you don't need one to run the boat. A pitch controller is nice though for holding a nice stead keel at Periscope depth but not needed if you have a steady hand. All it is, is a pitch gyro of sorts.

Drill press. Go to sears and get a reasonably price model. That's what I did. A nice craftsman. It will last for years and it your clever you can use it as a sort of mill too.

Dave Welch is my good friend and makes good cylinder kits. Also try joining SubPirates. or www.subpirates.com I created the place but no longer own it. It's run by my good friend Matt Thor who makes some of the finest kits on the market.

I'm there and there's lots of other qualified people there who will help you hand over foot. It cost 20 a year but well worth it for the information and support you get.

Steve

nikimcbee · 03-15-11, 12:55 AM

bump

Gargamel · 03-15-11, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

bump

Random Bump nite Mcbee?

good threads though....

Castout · 03-15-11, 05:51 AM

Nice models!

You have built many I wanted myself especially the Flower and Gato.

nikimcbee · 03-15-11, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargamel

Random Bump nite Mcbee?

good threads though....

nah, I'm working on a r/c project, and I'd love to this model rc.

reference bump

03-09-09, 03:36 PM	#17
Bartolomeus Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 190 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Great stuff!! Nice submarines! Marko __________________

03-09-09, 03:56 PM	#19
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Great stuff. Ive always wanted a RC like that. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

03-09-09, 08:28 PM	#20
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	What sort of range do the radio signals have underwater? __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

03-10-09, 08:10 PM	#22
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,200 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	That reminds me, I've had the parts for making one of these Revell VIIC RC's just sitting around my house for at least 2 years now. Could I persuade you to give me a few pointers on how to go about drilling and setting up that WTC? I'd be thrilled just to get the WTC and electronics operational. __________________

03-12-09, 02:32 PM	#24
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,200 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	Alright then, I'll hunt down that CD and look over the stuff again. I think I got my WTC from the same guy you did; he sold me the air bladder and pump too. What I don't have presently is a good drill press. Is there one you'd recommend? ...or any other equipment/tools you think would make my life easier? Do you happen to use one of those electronic depth stabilizers? __________________

03-06-09, 05:01 PM	#16
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks! Steve

03-09-09, 03:53 PM	#18
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you. I enjoyed your site and your 3D modeling. To see more of my work please visit my web sites I also do 3D and CGI. Steve www.sneillfx.com www.foofightersmovie.com

03-09-09, 09:23 PM	#21
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Generally we never dive further than we can see out boats from the surface. About 2-4 foot in clear lakes. In pools I have dived to a depth of 8 foot. But I'm told that the range is a great deal more than that. I've heard 100 foot or more. We run fail safes. If the boat has signal loss the fail safe blows ballast and up they come. Steve

03-11-09, 12:57 PM	#23
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's not that hard and his CD makes it very clear. You just need a drill press and some basic tools and its an easy build. If you get stuck email me and I can help you over the bumps. Mine has worked well for years. Steve

03-12-09, 03:05 PM	#25
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No you don't need one to run the boat. A pitch controller is nice though for holding a nice stead keel at Periscope depth but not needed if you have a steady hand. All it is, is a pitch gyro of sorts. Drill press. Go to sears and get a reasonably price model. That's what I did. A nice craftsman. It will last for years and it your clever you can use it as a sort of mill too. Dave Welch is my good friend and makes good cylinder kits. Also try joining SubPirates. or www.subpirates.com I created the place but no longer own it. It's run by my good friend Matt Thor who makes some of the finest kits on the market. I'm there and there's lots of other qualified people there who will help you hand over foot. It cost 20 a year but well worth it for the information and support you get. Steve

03-15-11, 12:55 AM	#26
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	bump __________________

03-15-11, 05:51 AM	#28
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Nice models! You have built many I wanted myself especially the Flower and Gato. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/